Saint Augustine of Hippo
"You have made us and directed us toward yourself and our heart is restless until we rest in you."Confessions 1.1 Saint Augustine was one of the great founders of monasticism… Read More »Saint Augustine of Hippo
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International Day Against Nuclear Tests
Did you know that the Vatican ratified the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty on the very first day that it was opened for signature and ratification? The Holy See's diplomats continue… Read More »International Day Against Nuclear Tests
International Day of the Victims of Forced Disappearances
Enforced disappearance has frequently been used as a strategy to spread terror within the society. The feeling of insecurity generated by this practice is not limited to the close relatives… Read More »International Day of the Victims of Forced Disappearances
Social Justice Sunday
From 2020 forward, Social Justice Sunday will be celebrated on the last Sunday of August. Previously it was celebrated on the last Sunday in September. A Long Tradition The celebration… Read More »Social Justice Sunday
1815: Founding of Sisters of Charity by Mary Aikenhead
"In 1815, Mary Aikenhead, with Alicia Walsh, after completing their novitiate, founded the Religious Sisters of Charity in Ireland. They were the first, so-called Walking Nuns who visited the sick… Read More »1815: Founding of Sisters of Charity by Mary Aikenhead
Beginning of National Biodiversity Month
Biodiversity Month is held in September each year and aims to promote the importance of protecting, conserving and improving biodiversity both within Australia and across the world.
National Wattle Day
National Wattle Day has been officially celebrated since 1992. "On 1 September 1988, Golden Wattle was declared officially as Australia's national floral emblem. While Golden Wattle had long enjoyed that… Read More »National Wattle Day
1991: Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation Act passed by Parliament
Action Does your parish, school or Catholic organisation have a Reconciliation Action Plan? Today might be a good day to check on your progress, or to start the process of… Read More »1991: Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation Act passed by Parliament